Dr Jovan Kurbalija
2010, DiploFoundation
Paperback, 202 pages ISBN: 978-99932-53-23-5

Although Internet governance deals with the core of the digital world, governance cannot be handled with the digital-binary logic of the true or false, or good or bad. Instead, the subject demands many subtleties and shades of meaning and perception, requiring an analogue approach, covering a continuum of options and compromises. The aim of this book, now in its fourth edition, is to provide a comprehensive overview of the main issues and actors in the field through a practical framework for analysis, discussion, and resolution of significant issues.

Translated versions of the book Internet governance: Issues, Actors and Divides (an earlier version of An Introduction to Internet Governance) are available in French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, and Portuguese, whereas a translated version of the current edition of An Introduction to Internet Governance is available in Serbian/BCS, and in French (second edition)

An Introduction to Internet Governance provides an excellent entry point. It has introduced many diplomats and officials to this emerging field of global policy. For others, it will stimulate reflections from linguistic, legal, and other perspectives. This book clearly shows that although the Internet is a ‘technical’ invention, its governance is far from simply a technical issue. Kurbalija’s book highlights the legal, social, linguistic, and economic perspectives of Internet governance. It is an impressive introduction to this emerging field of global policy.

Nitin Desai, former Chair of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

 

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Submitted by Maxime (not verified) on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:46.

Thank you for making this course available, as internet governance is a fascinating and complex issue that hasn't yet been standardized and taught internationally. It is a good introduction for the applicants wishing to join in the Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme in early 2012.
Thank you
Maxime R.
Référencement Google

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